Online psychotherapy and CBT: anxiety, depression and more
Anxiety that never switches off, low mood that lasts for weeks, compulsions, a difficult relationship with food, alcohol or other substances: you do not have to face these alone, and you do not have to wait until you can travel to see someone.
Happy Brain Clinic offers psychotherapy in person in Tyre, Lebanon, and by secure video for adults, teenagers and families anywhere in the world. Our psychologists are trained in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and have years of clinical experience, in Arabic, English and French.
- CBT-trained psychologists
- Arabic · English · French
- Online, worldwide
Difficulties we help with online
Each plan starts with a careful assessment. Some conditions also need a psychiatrist or a physician; we coordinate this with you.
Anxiety disorders
Generalised anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, phobias, health anxiety and stress.
Depression
Persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, hopelessness, postnatal depression.
OCD
Intrusive thoughts and compulsions, treated with CBT and exposure with response prevention.
Trauma & stress
Reactions to war, loss, displacement or accidents; trauma-focused CBT when indicated.
Eating disorders
Bulimia, binge eating and other eating difficulties, with CBT for eating disorders and medical follow-up.
Addictions
Alcohol, cannabis, other substances, gambling or screens: motivational work and CBT for relapse prevention.
Psychosis & schizophrenia
CBT for psychosis (CBTp) as a complement to psychiatric care and medication, for people who are stable.
Teens, couples & families
Support for adolescents, parents and families, including parent guidance.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), explained simply
Thoughts, emotions, behaviour
Together, we map how thoughts, feelings, body sensations and actions keep a problem going.
Concrete and measurable
We define what you want to change in your daily life and measure progress with validated questionnaires.
Skills between sessions
Exposure, behavioural activation, problem solving, cognitive restructuring, relaxation and sleep strategies.
Keep the gains
A personal plan to recognise early warning signs and respond quickly.
Other evidence-based tools
Motivational interviewing, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based approaches, according to needs.
Family when helpful
With your consent, family members can be involved, especially for teenagers, eating disorders and psychosis.
Bilingual care, adapted to your needs and your culture
We work every day with children and adults who live between two or three languages. We adapt to your language, culture and needs, in person in Tyre or online from anywhere in the world.
What the research says
CBT for anxiety and depression
International guidelines (NICE) recommend CBT as a first-line psychological treatment for anxiety disorders and depression.
Online CBT works
Meta-analyses show that internet and video CBT produces effects comparable to face-to-face CBT for many conditions.
CBT for bulimia and binge eating
Eating-disorder–focused CBT is recommended for adults with bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, with medical monitoring.
CBT for psychosis
CBTp is recommended alongside medication and psychiatric follow-up, not instead of them.
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Starting online therapy in 4 steps
First contact
A short WhatsApp or phone exchange to understand your request and language.
Assessment
One or two sessions to assess the difficulties, the risks and your goals.
Plan
A clear therapy plan, with a psychiatric consultation if a diagnosis or medication is needed.
Sessions
Weekly video sessions on a secure platform, with practical exercises between sessions.
When online therapy is a good fit
In person in Tyre
- Acute or complex situations
- Psychosis that is not stable
- Eating disorders needing close medical follow-up
- Children who need play-based therapy
Online, worldwide
- Anxiety, panic, phobias and OCD
- Depression and burn-out
- Lebanese and Arab families abroad
- Therapy in Arabic, English or French
In an emergency, do not wait for an online session
Online psychotherapy is not an emergency service. If you or someone close to you is in danger or thinking of suicide, call your local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency department. In Lebanon, the Embrace Lifeline is available on 1564.
Explore
Scientific and professional sources
- NICE CG113: Generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder in adults, management
- NICE NG222: Depression in adults, treatment and management (2022)
- NICE CG178: Psychosis and schizophrenia in adults, prevention and management
- NICE NG69: Eating disorders, recognition and treatment
- Magill & Ray (2009), Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs: CBT with adult alcohol and illicit drug users, meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
- Carlbring et al. (2018), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: Internet-based vs face-to-face CBT for psychiatric and somatic disorders, updated systematic review and meta-analysis
What families say about us
Real Google reviews from families who worked with our team.
This organization enjoys high-level therapists, and they even develop every day to much higher levels as this field progresses.
Frequently asked questions
Does online therapy really work?
Yes. For anxiety, depression, OCD and many other difficulties, research shows that well-delivered video or internet CBT gives results comparable to face-to-face therapy.
What is CBT?
Cognitive behavioural therapy is a structured, time-limited psychotherapy that helps you understand how thoughts, emotions and behaviours interact, and practise new ways of responding.
Can I have therapy in Arabic from abroad?
Yes. We see adults, teenagers and families in Arabic, English or French, wherever they live, by secure video.
Do you treat schizophrenia online?
We offer CBT for psychosis as a complement to psychiatric care for people who are stable. Acute psychosis needs urgent in-person medical care.
Can bulimia be treated online?
Often yes, with CBT for eating disorders, as long as physical health is monitored by a doctor. Severe cases need closer in-person or medical follow-up.
Do I need a psychiatrist?
Not always. If a diagnosis, a certificate or medication is needed, our psychiatrists can see you in person or online and coordinate with your psychologist.
Is it confidential?
Yes. Sessions follow professional confidentiality and take place on a secure platform. Nothing is shared without your consent, except when the law requires it to protect safety.
Book an online or in-person psychotherapy session
Adults, teenagers and families · Arabic, English or French.